Originally from Arnhem Land (on the northern coast of Australia), Paddy Fordham Wainburranga's paintings and sculptures are mainly inspired by the cave paintings of this region, rich in caves that have served as sacred sites for thousands of years. Among other things, these paintings celebrated the spirits of the air called Mimih, who appeared during the mythical Dreamtime to give people laws and customs, reveal the secrets of medicine and teach them the arts - singing, dancing and painting. The artist has inscribed the Mimih spirits on a monochrome background reminiscent of the wall on which they were painted, and the white border dotted with dots further emphasises the ritual dimension of the portrait. The Mimih spirits are characterised by their extreme thinness, and the painter has emphasised this feature by giving his subject a hieratic pose. The slimness of the trunk is accentuated by the small size of the head, which seems to be an extension of it. Paddy Fordham is a recognised artist.